Understanding Insurance

Entries for September 2010

Hear from the Automotive X PRIZE Winners

Posted by Brittany Ritchey on 9/16/2010 at 1:00 PM

The Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE, a competition to drive more choices in safe, affordable and super fuel-efficient vehicles, started with 111 teams and 136 vehicles. Today, we’re celebrating the three teams who won in their respective classes: Li-Ion Motors Corp, X-Tracer Team Switzerland, and Edison 2.

To hear from them and see their 100 MPGe vehicles, watch these videos:

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Tagged with: Automotive X PRIZE Fuel Efficiency Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE
 

Would renters insurance cover it? Five real-life scenarios

Posted by Brittany Ritchey on 9/9/2010 at 3:00 PM

Always wondered what is and isn't covered by renters insurance? Check out these five real-life scenarios to get an idea. Keep in mind that renters insurance works like your car insurance: you decide how much coverage to buy and then pay a certain amount out of pocket each time you use it.

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Tagged with: Home Insurance Homeowners Insurance Renters Insurance
 

Boaters: Be the Skipper of Safety with these Life Jacket Tips

Posted by Brittany Ritchey on 9/2/2010 at 4:30 PM

Labor Day is the perfect time to relax on your boat with family and friends, and enjoy the last few weeks of summer. And, with year-round boat insurance coverage, you'll be protected. Just make sure you review your life jacket supply to keep everyone aboard safe, too. Consider these tips:

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Tagged with: Boat Insurance Boat Safety Life Jacket Safety

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This blog takes common vehicle insurance topics and explains them in detail. Provided exclusively by Progressive, one of the largest auto insurers in the U.S.